Nova BIO 101 Chap 1 Latest 2024 Graded A+

Nova BIO 101 Chap 1 Latest 2024 Graded A+ Organism an single living thing atoms Smallest chemical unit of a pure substance composed of protons neutrons and electrons. molecules two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds organelles Membrane bound structures with a specific function. cells smallest unit of life that can function independently. The fundamental unit of life tissues Groups of cells that interact and provide a specific function. A collection of specified cells. organs Consisting of two or more tissues organized to interact and function as a integrated unit. eg. 1 acacia tree. populations interbreeding members of the same species occupying the same region. e.g. Multiple acacia trees communities group of interacting populations that inhabit the same region. e.g. al populations in the savanna. ecosystems a living community and nonliving components of an area. e.g.. the savanna biosphere area where life can exist emergent properties quality that results from interactions of a system's components. The whole is greater than the sum of it's parts producers (Autotrophs) Organism that uses inorganic sources of energy and carbon. Extracts energy and nutrients from nonliving things.